2013: Saw action in seven matches and 20 sets. Debuted his UCSB career with 13 kills against UCLA. Finished the season with 32 kills, six blocks, two assists, one dig and one service ace.

2012Redshirt

CLUB Played club volleyball for the Orange Coast Volleyball Club .... finished fifth nationally in both 2010 and 2011.

HIGH SCHOOL A 2011 graduate of El Toro High School, where he earned three varsity letters apiece in both volleyball and basketball ... As a middle blocker, led the Chargers in blocks and kills in both 2010 and 2011 ... Was named to the All-Sea View First-Team in both volleyball and basketball in 2010 and 2011 ... Was named Team MVP for volleyball in 2010 and 2011 ... named Team MVP in basketball in 2011 ... Named Male Athlete of the Year at El Toro for 2011 ... Selected to Volleyball Magazine's "Fab 50" in 2011.

PERSONAL Born Jan. 7, 1993 ... Parents are Chris and Kathy Hardy ... Has one younger brother, Kyle ... Majoring in Economics at UCSB... Aspires to one day own a winery ... Called "Hardy Har Har" by his teammates ... In his spare time, enjoys playing basketball, ping-pong, golf, and hanging out with friends ... Favorite movie is The Princess Bride ... Listens to Jimmy Buffett ... Favorite book is The Kite Runner ... Lists being named the Sea View League Male Athlete of the Year as his most memorable athletic achievement.